Comparing short stories
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Setting in The Signalman | ||
Two extracts looking at the way Dickens establishes a ghostly atmosphere. | |||
| KS4 | Prose Published: 09/04/2009 | |||
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Direct and indirect speech | ||
Based on 'The Signalman'. Extracts from the story exploring how and why Dickens uses direct and indirect speech | |||
| KS4 | Prose Published: 09/04/2009 | |||
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The Signalman | ||
Preparation for writing a coursework essay on Dickens' short story. Includes sections of the text, marking criteria, close reading questions and detailed essay plan. | |||
| KS4 | Prose Published: 26/08/2004 | |||
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Comparative essay | ||
Explain what makes a good mystery story. Based on Wells, Dickens and Doyle. | |||
| KS3 KS4 | Prose Published: 16/09/2003 | |||
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Comparison grid | ||
Use this chart to compare a range of aspects of the three tales. | |||
| KS3 KS4 | Prose Published: 09/10/2002 | |||
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Essay guide | ||
Examine the settings the writers have chosen for their stories in 'The Signalman', 'The Man with the Twisted Lip' and 'The Red Room'. | |||
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Useful words and topic sentences | ||
A handy word list and ideas for topic sentences. | |||
| KS3 KS4 | Prose Published: 09/10/2002 | |||
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Setting in 'The Red Room' | ||
Use the grid to comment on and analyse details from the text. | |||
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Setting in 'The Signalman' | ||
Use the grid to comment on and analyse details from the text. | |||
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Setting in 'The Man with the Twisted Lip' | ||
Use the quotes and thought provoking notes to explore setting in this story. | |||
| KS3 KS4 | Prose Published: 09/10/2002 | |||
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The Victorian context | ||
Exploring the social / literary context of the three short stories ('The Signalman', 'The Man with the Twisted Lip' and 'The Red Room') | |||
| KS3 KS4 | Prose Published: 09/10/2002 | |||
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20 Questions on 'The Signalman' | ||
| KS4 | Prose Published: 12/06/2002 | |||
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'The Withered Arm' and 'Mrs Midas' | ||
A comprehensive and thoughtful resource for a comparison of this short story and poem, focusing on making incredible events credible. | |||
| KS4 | Prose Published: 01/11/2000 | |||
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